KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
19,875 km
12,350 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
19,875 km
12,350 mi / 10,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KUL PTZ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code KUL PTZ
ICAO Code WMKK SESM
City Kuala Lumpur Shell Mera
Country Malaysia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Guayaquil
Elevation 69 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 19,875 kilometers (12,350 miles / 10,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:43 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 23:43 in Shell Mera. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,396 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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